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Trip from Albany, OR to Terrebonne, OR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 5m

Distance

127.7 mi

206 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
2h 54m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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seat of Linn County, Oregon, United States

Albany, OR

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census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon

Terrebonne, OR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Albany, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 127.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Santiam Highway, McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway Southeast for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 68.5 miles on Santiam Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.89 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.9 miles from Albany, OR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 5m. Total distance: 127.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 127.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Santiam Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Main Street Southeast.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | Main Street Southeast

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | Geary Street Southeast

Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

Navigation decision point

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast

Navigation decision point

4
101.2 mi into trip | ~2h 24m in | West Barclay Drive

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
102.5 mi into trip | ~2h 27m in | US 20; OR 126

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Santiam Highway 68.5 mi 1h 34m
McKenzie Highway 16.6 mi 22m
Santiam Highway Southeast 12.4 mi 18m
South Santiam Highway 12.3 mi 18m
Main Street 6.5 mi 9m
The Dalles-California Highway 5.7 mi 8m
Southwest Highland Avenue 2.4 mi 5m
West Barclay Drive 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Santiam Highway — 68.5 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Albany, OR and Terrebonne, OR.

1

Start on 2nd Avenue Southwest

0.7 mi · 1 min · 2nd Avenue Southwest
2

Turn right onto Main Street Southeast

222 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
3

Enter roundabout onto Main Street Southeast

113 ft · 2 sec · Main Street Southeast
4

Continue on Main Street Southeast

224 ft · 4 sec · Main Street Southeast
5

Turn straight onto Santiam Road Southeast

0.4 mi · 1 min · Santiam Road Southeast
6

Turn right onto Geary Street Southeast

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Geary Street Southeast
7

Turn left onto US 20; OR 99E

106 ft · 2 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
8

Continue on US 20

0.2 mi · 16 sec · 9th Avenue Southeast
9

Turn straight onto US 20

12 mi · 18 min · Santiam Highway Southeast
10

Continue on US 20

1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street
11

Continue on US 20

12 mi · 18 min · South Santiam Highway
12

Continue on US 20

4.6 mi · 6 min · Main Street
13

Continue on US 20

68 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Santiam Highway
14

Enter roundabout onto West Barclay Drive

226 ft · 3 sec · West Barclay Drive
15

Continue on West Barclay Drive

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Barclay Drive
16

At end of road, turn right onto North Locust Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · North Locust Street
17

Enter roundabout onto US 20; OR 126

248 ft · 3 sec · US 20; OR 126
18

Continue on US 20; OR 126

0.3 mi · 56 sec · US 20; OR 126
19

Continue on OR 126

17 mi · 22 min · McKenzie Highway
20

Continue on OR 126

2.4 mi · 5 min · Southwest Highland Avenue
21

Keep slight left at fork onto OR 126

122 ft · 5 sec · Southwest Highland Avenue
22

Merge onto US 97; OR 126

5.7 mi · 8 min · The Dalles-California Highway
23

Turn right onto 11th Street

0.3 mi · 40 sec · 11th Street
24

Arrive at destination

11th Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.9 miles from Albany, OR, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 28 miles or 43m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.9 miles or 1h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Terrebonne, OR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Albany, OR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Albany, OR

This is one driving day of about 127.7 miles and 3h 5m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Albany, OR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Santiam Highway for about 68.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.9 mi from Albany, OR · 1h 33m into the drive

Downtown Finn Rock, OR, OR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Finn Rock, OR

64 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Sweet Home, OR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Finn Rock, OR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Albany, OR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Santiam Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.

Arriving in Terrebonne, OR

The final approach into Terrebonne, OR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Terrebonne, OR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Albany, Oregon

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0 mi

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Albany, Oregon

0.2 mi

Vault 244

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Expensive

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15417919511

Visit website

The Squeaky Cork

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0 mi from route $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 4–10 pm

+15419812140

Visit website

Sybaris Bistro

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $40 to $50

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5–8 pm

+15419288157

Visit website

Loafers Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+15419268183

Visit website

The Barn at Hickory Station

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+15416662974

Visit website

Pop's Branding Iron Restaurant & Lounge

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 7 am–10 pm

+15419265755

Visit website

Roger's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+15419266717

Visit website

Gallery Restaurant & Bar

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 100.4

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+15415492631

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.4

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

1.9 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 100.4

Sisters, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

EVCS Charging Station

3.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 118.6

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663003827

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 118.6

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Historic Carousel & Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Albany, Oregon

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+15414972934

Visit website

Avalon Aeropub

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 118.6

Redmond, Oregon

Hours: 5:30 am–7:30 pm

+15415166380

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.89 one way

$49.78 round trip

$4.95/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $5.34 $26.84 $53.67
premium $5.57 $27.98 $55.97
diesel $6.37 $32.01 $64.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Tesla Supercharger

Sisters, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Redmond, Oregon

EVCS

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Redmond, Oregon

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVCS Charging Station

Sisters, Oregon

EVCS

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 EVCS: 2

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.3 0 $13.41 $6.13
Efficient EV 31.9 0 $11.17 $5.11
EV Truck/SUV 51.1 0 $17.88 $8.17

Gas CO2

45 kg

EV CO2

15 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Albany, OR

Late night in Albany on Saturday

Local time

5:58 AM

PDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Terrebonne, OR

Late night in Terrebonne on Saturday

Local time

5:58 AM

PDT

Current temp

34°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

12 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 5m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Albany, OR to Terrebonne, OR covers 127.7 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Santiam Highway, McKenzie Highway, Santiam Highway Southeast. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 63.9 miles from Albany, OR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a straightforward 3h 5m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Main Street Southeast): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 1.2 miles (Geary Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (US 20; OR 99E / 9th Avenue Southeast): Navigation decision point.

The route from Albany, OR to Terrebonne, OR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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